--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 133de924-d905-48f0-8ba6-2c30458e620c slug: 2368808 voyage_code: EUTCBG08 cruise_line: Travelmarvel ship: Travelmarvel Polaris departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Budapest disembarkation_port: Bucharest starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T12:00:55Z --- # Balkan Adventure - Budapest to Bucharest > Travelmarvel · Travelmarvel Polaris · Mar 16 – 23, 2028   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Travelmarvel | | **Ship** | Travelmarvel Polaris | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Budapest | | **Disembarkation Port** | Bucharest | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EUTCBG08 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Budapest **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views. ### Day 2: Budapest **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views. ### Day 3: Mohacs **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mohács is a town in Baranya county, Hungary on the right bank of the Danube ### Day 3: Pecs **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Pécs is an ancient city in southern Hungary, close to the Croatian border. Founded by the Romans, it's known for its architectural landmarks such as the Early Christian Mausoleum, which features frescoed tombs. Vast Pécs Cathedral towers over central Szent István Square. The domed Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kasim was built in the 16th century during the Ottoman occupation of the city and is now a Catholic church. ### Day 4: Osijek **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Belgrade **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Belgrade is the capital of the southeast European country of Serbia. Its most significant landmark is the Beogradska Tvrđava, an imposing fortress at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava rivers. The fort is a testament to the city’s strategic importance to the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Serbian and Austrian empires, and it's now the site of several museums as well as Kalemegdan, a vast park. ### Day 6: Iron Gates **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Ruse **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Giurgiu **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Giurgiu is a city in southern Romania. The seat of Giurgiu County, it lies in the historical region of Muntenia. It is situated amongst mud-flats and marshes on the left bank of the Danube facing the Bulgarian city of Ruse on the opposite bank. ### Day 8: Bucharest **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Suite Cabins **Window Stateroom** (Code: LD) Located on the Lower Deck, the comfortable Window Stateroom offers an en suite bathroom with modern facilities, a queen-size bed and seating area. Amenities also include personal climate control, ample storage, a TV and a mini-fridge. **French Balcony** (Code: MD) The French-style Balcony Suite boasts electronic windows that slide down to form a balcony, inviting fresh air and sweeping views into the room. Enjoy a queen-size bed with plush linen, an en suite bathroom, personal climate control, ample storage and block out blinds. Amenities also include a tv an... **Owners Suite** (Code: OS) Enjoy serene views from the Upper Deck in an Owner's Suite. With electronic slide-down windows that form a French-style balcony, block out blinds, a queen-size bed with plush linen, an en suite with modern facilities and ample storage, this suite has everything you need on a European river cruise. ... **French Balcony** (Code: UD) The French-style Balcony Suite boasts electronic windows that slide down to form a balcony, inviting fresh air and sweeping views into the room. Enjoy a queen-size bed with plush linen, an en suite bathroom, personal climate control, ample storage and block out blinds. Amenities also include a tv an... ## Ship Information ### Travelmarvel Polaris Travelmarvel’s latest fleet of European river ships shine bright. Named after the most luminous stars in European skies, every inch of these contemporary vessels has been custom-designed for your enjoyment. Representing a revolution in ship design, the Travelmarvel Polaris, Capella, Vega and Rigel are filled with state-of-the-art facilities, including the Sun Deck, jacuzzi and gym, as well as fine furnishings, making your journey that much more special. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 182 | | Crew | 44 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 443.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Budapest *Coordinates: 47.4984, 19.0408* Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views. ### Mohacs *Coordinates: 45.996, 18.6799* Mohács is a town in Baranya county, Hungary on the right bank of the Danube ### Pecs *Coordinates: 46.0713, 18.2331* Pécs is an ancient city in southern Hungary, close to the Croatian border. Founded by the Romans, it's known for its architectural landmarks such as the Early Christian Mausoleum, which features frescoed tombs. Vast Pécs Cathedral towers over central Szent István Square. The domed Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kasim was built in the 16th century during the Ottoman occupation of the city and is now a Cathol... ### Osijek ### Belgrade *Coordinates: 44.8206, 20.4622* Belgrade is the capital of the southeast European country of Serbia. Its most significant landmark is the Beogradska Tvrđava, an imposing fortress at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava rivers. The fort is a testament to the city’s strategic importance to the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Serbian and Austrian empires, and it's now the site of several museums as well as Kalemegdan, a vast park. ### Iron Gates ### Ruse ### Giurgiu *Coordinates: 43.9008, 25.9739* Giurgiu is a city in southern Romania. The seat of Giurgiu County, it lies in the historical region of Muntenia. It is situated amongst mud-flats and marshes on the left bank of the Danube facing the Bulgarian city of Ruse on the opposite bank. ### Bucharest *Coordinates: 44.4325, 26.1039* Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impale... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2368808 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2368808 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2368808.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2368808/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/apt-cruising/travelmarvel-polaris/ship/53493.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 12:00:55 UTC